When a team is clicking offensively, things are working to perfection both on the ground and through the air. That was the case for the New York Jets Thursday night.

Led by quarterback Josh McCown, the Jets offense turned in an extremely efficient performance as New York cruised to a 34-21 victory over the division rival Buffalo Bills in a must-win game.

The running game led the way against the Bills, as Matt Forte ran for 77 yards and his first two touchdowns of the season. Bilal Powell broke a long run of 51 yards while running for 74 yards on only nine carries, while rookie Elijah McGuire ran for 30 yards on 13 rushing attempts.

After the game, McCown, who opened the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run, credited the offensive line for its efforts Thursday night.

“The run game was everything tonight,” McCown told reporters. “We challenged the O-line and they wanted it on their back.”

Things went smoothly through the air as well, as McCown went 14-for-20 for 140 yards, a touchdown pass and a passer rating of 106.2. McCown, who has been efficient all year long, is the first Jets quarterback to have a passer rating of 100+ in six of the first nine games of a season since Boomer Esasion back in 1993, according to NFL Research.

For the third straight week, McCown found second-year wide receiver Robby Anderson for a touchdown. The two have developed a nice rapport as the 2017 season has progressed. The same could be said for Jermaine Kearse, who McCown has solid chemistry with as well.

It’s important for a quarterback and his receivers to be on the same page and fortunately for the Jets, that has been the case with McCown and his pass-catchers. It has been smooth sailing for the veteran signal caller so far in 2017 and it can all be chalked up to one thing.

“Great chemistry is the key,” McCown said.

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